You know I have to do some community service for college, right? I'm now a freshman in high school, I have some questions about this.
1. Where do you go to do CS?
2. How does the school know if you did CS? Do I need some paper proof or something?
2007-05-21 14:47:15 · 6 answers · asked by kalyn 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Primary & Secondary Education
At my sons HS all CS outside of school doesn't apply toward the mandatory CS for HS.This has to be scheduled by a teacher or group/club from the school.He doesn't have a paper to sign as proof. The teacher will apply the CS credit to his records as soon as he serves it .My son has over 500 hours of community service at the park district but none of this applies to school CS.Its taken him 3 years to complete the 40 hours of CS he need to graduate he is a junior now.
2007-05-22 04:14:48 · answer #1 · answered by Zim 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most schools don't require that you do CS, but if your school does, you should find a form on the school website that needs to be filled out...
if your school does not require CS for graduation, CS helps for scholarships....to prove that you have done CS for scholarships, I'm sure a letter from the supervisor of the CS you do will be more than enough proof, as long as the documented hours worked
as far as where to go...
if you live by a big city, there are always shelters you can help out in...
Habitat for Humanity is another GREAT CS organization...(they build houses cheaply for the prospective, destitute members of the community)
Also...usually many hospitals have volunteer jobs for students seeking CS...(although some have an age cut off...16 for most if such a cut off exists)
Finally, if you STILL haven't found any luck, go from business to business in your nearest local town and ask if you can help around their business as a volunteer...most sensible businesses would jump at the opportunity for free work, and you would get the CS hours you need to graduate/for scholarships...
Good luck!
2007-05-21 14:55:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your school doesn't have organized community service projects, you can find organizations within your community which will take help. Think about what you might want to get involved with (community service can be anything from beach clean-up to helping children or older people) and find out what organizations exist near you. If it isn't required by your school, you don't need paper proof. However, colleges may want some evidence that you actually did what you said you did, so if you said you worked at the hospital for many hours/week for four years and you don't have a reference from that supervisor, they may get suspicious.
2007-05-21 14:53:39 · answer #3 · answered by neniaf 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I work for The Salvation Army. they always need volunteers. If there is a summer youth program or camp in your area The Salvation Army could use your help. Yes, make a form with your name, the date you volunteered, the duties you did, for how long, and the person in charge should sign it. This will also be a good way to show the people you are volunteering for that you are serious. If you have time off from school during the day, you can help The Salvation Army in several ways. Call them and they will let you know how you can help.
2007-05-21 14:57:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well you can get involved with a club at your school that does community service. You can locate your local goodwill and they will be able to help you. You can also sign up in the library for the tutors or reading to younger kids on the weekend. Or you can visit you local city website and find out about events that would need community service. I have also head of a project called the burrito project. It was started by a couple of people and the want People to get involved and spread it in the community. You came find them at myspace.com
2007-05-21 14:56:51 · answer #5 · answered by lilteddy0486 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Community service is just volunteer work--anything to help anybody, but you can't get paid. Lots of people volunteer at churches, homeless shelters, soup kitchens, etc.
I know at my school they have forms in the office that your supervisor for your volunteer job can fill out--it contains a description of your duties and responsibilities, how many hours you worked, and a short evaluation on your behavior and punctuality and stuff like that.
I'd ask around, or ask the secretary in the office. They'll understand--you're a freshman. :) No offense meant!
2007-05-21 14:52:31 · answer #6 · answered by Annie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋